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mlb explained saying based on his use and possession of numerous forms of performance-enhancing drug including testosterone over the course of multiple years. the league also added a-rod, quote, covered up his violations of the program by engaging in a course of conduct intended to obstruct and frustrate the office of the commissioners investigation. a-rod has never actually failed an mlb drug test but admitted to using performance-enhancing drug from 2001 to 2003 before playering were tested. if his appeal fails, he's still owed $61 million on his contract when he comes back in 2015. by the way, the yankees and a-rod return to the bronx on friday. ticket sales already popping 10%. >>> one of most iconic publications in the history of journalist the "washington post" has a new owner. jeff bezos, the man who founded amazon.com, will take the reigns maying paying $250 million for it. the chairman said no one should be sad except for him. >> we knew we could keep "the post" alive. but our aspirations for the post have been higher than that. so we went to see if we could find a buyer who
mlb explained saying based on his use and possession of numerous forms of performance-enhancing drug including testosterone over the course of multiple years. the league also added a-rod, quote, covered up his violations of the program by engaging in a course of conduct intended to obstruct and frustrate the office of the commissioners investigation. a-rod has never actually failed an mlb drug test but admitted to using performance-enhancing drug from 2001 to 2003 before playering were tested....
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he and the mlb are stalled about the kind of suspension he's willing to accept. as early as today the mlb was expected to suspend a rod and others suspected of using performance enhancing drugs from that biogenesis company. a rod will play tonight and tomorrow. it looks like monday is the new deadline. >>> here's this morning's first look at scrambled politics. apparently in texas when you stand up you better be prepared to pay up. republicans there want state senator wendy davis to cough up the cost for last month's special session. a republican says davis should reimburse taxpayers since it was her filibuster that forced lawmakers to come back. >>> a new poll spells struggle for senate majority leader mitch mcconnell. it is still 15 months before they go to the polls but it shows allyson lundergan grimes leading the polls by 1%. both results fall within the margin of error. >> new jersey governor chris christie, he is reaching into the deep pockets of casino billionaire, sheldon adelson. last night fund-raiser was for the governor's re-election efforts and not
he and the mlb are stalled about the kind of suspension he's willing to accept. as early as today the mlb was expected to suspend a rod and others suspected of using performance enhancing drugs from that biogenesis company. a rod will play tonight and tomorrow. it looks like monday is the new deadline. >>> here's this morning's first look at scrambled politics. apparently in texas when you stand up you better be prepared to pay up. republicans there want state senator wendy davis to...
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mlb is threatening to kick him out of the game all together. the new york daily news reports an investigation has turned up e-mails, text messages and other information showing rodriguez recruited athletes from the clinic and try to buy incriminating evidence. >>> george zimmerman was pulled over for speeding and police said he had a gun with him. it handed 25 miles east of dallas. zimmerman told the officer he had a gun in his glove compartment and was going, quote, nowhere in particular. the officer instructed him to slow down and released him with a verbal rp whatting. texas state law allows a person to carry a gun in a vehicle as long as it's not in plain view. zimm zimmer's lawyer posted that they are working to secure his privacy. >>> this, after a new bombshell from the nsa. kelly o'donnell explains. . this is a recurring -- >> the brief new look inside the secrets of the nsa. the director of national intelligence released several documents to show an oversight of the spy program that sweeps up americans phone record data and the governm
mlb is threatening to kick him out of the game all together. the new york daily news reports an investigation has turned up e-mails, text messages and other information showing rodriguez recruited athletes from the clinic and try to buy incriminating evidence. >>> george zimmerman was pulled over for speeding and police said he had a gun with him. it handed 25 miles east of dallas. zimmerman told the officer he had a gun in his glove compartment and was going, quote, nowhere in...
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bob, the mlb suspended a-rod. based on what? >> they believe that he's been lying for years about taking performance-enhancing drugs in the bio genesis investigation. his name is all over the documents. it appears 16 times complete with scheduling and everything else. they believe they have a mountain of evidence to suspend him. >> name on documents. that if their view is enough that even though he never tested positive for the use of performance-enhancing drugs, right? >> correct. they have the director of that clinic cooperating with officials. so they have his testimony and records and from other people, as well, that confirm this to major league baseball, that you guys can suspend him. you don't have any prof. >> today's "the new york times" it was reported that his attorneys, a-rod's lawyers, meeting with the mlb. is it likely in the works or part of the discussions were if he is indue suspended and appeal he is able to play tomorrow in the yankees-white sox game? >> yes. he'll be allowed to play. he was trying to negotiate
bob, the mlb suspended a-rod. based on what? >> they believe that he's been lying for years about taking performance-enhancing drugs in the bio genesis investigation. his name is all over the documents. it appears 16 times complete with scheduling and everything else. they believe they have a mountain of evidence to suspend him. >> name on documents. that if their view is enough that even though he never tested positive for the use of performance-enhancing drugs, right? >>...
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hello, union. >> that's just the strength of the mlb sbpa. the baseball union at its best. we don't want to fight that because it's that strong of a union, and the best interests of the game to not have a-rod involved. we're not going to see that used. the other question is why are the yankees playing him? because a-rod's camp suggest that the yankees don't want to pay him the $34 million he has left either. so they're not going to say he's healthy, ware not putting him in the lineup. so looks like we'll see alex rodriguez on the field tonight which will be falls nateing. >> shepard: everybody knows how powerful the yankees organization is and how powerful bud selig is. anyone who knows baseball knows the players union and the league are getting along. if they have ever gotten along better, i don't know when. >> nelson cruz, a baseball star, leads the rangers in home runs. >> shepard: two statements on nelson cruz. one from the rangers and one phenomenon tuesday can they're very conciliatory. >> and ryan braun, the defending mvp, and these are huge names and for a-rod -- th
hello, union. >> that's just the strength of the mlb sbpa. the baseball union at its best. we don't want to fight that because it's that strong of a union, and the best interests of the game to not have a-rod involved. we're not going to see that used. the other question is why are the yankees playing him? because a-rod's camp suggest that the yankees don't want to pay him the $34 million he has left either. so they're not going to say he's healthy, ware not putting him in the lineup. so...
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mlb officials saying he attempted to cover up his violations and obstruct their violation. rodriguez says he'll appeal. in the past, he denied a connection to the head of biogenesis and taking p.e.d.s from the clinic. when asked more than once to clarify, he dodged the questions. >> we'll have a forum to discuss all of that and talk about it then. >> reporter: some fans did show their support for rodriguez. most felt this way. >> i think he did cheat. he needs to be punished in some way. >> you have been doing steroids and you still can't hit so why are you on the team. part of me likes him and part of me hates him at the same time. >> he did have one hit. he had one hit last night. the yankees lost. you saw what you are going to see for weeks and weeks and weeks, including here in new york. people booed and chanted loudly when he was at bat. >> to see the kids congregated to get a glimpse of him or to sign something. he's not a good role model. cheating is not the way to do it. >> he fights performance enhancing drugs. that foundation split from him yesterday amid word of
mlb officials saying he attempted to cover up his violations and obstruct their violation. rodriguez says he'll appeal. in the past, he denied a connection to the head of biogenesis and taking p.e.d.s from the clinic. when asked more than once to clarify, he dodged the questions. >> we'll have a forum to discuss all of that and talk about it then. >> reporter: some fans did show their support for rodriguez. most felt this way. >> i think he did cheat. he needs to be punished...
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handed down for allegedly using and pauses possessing performance-enhancing drugs and according to mlb commission bud selig interfering with the investigation. and before the game, rodriguez addressed the allegations. >> i'm fighting for my life. i have to defend myself, if i don't defend myself, no one else will. >> reporter: rodriguez will face his home team fans on friday. following would more games in chicago, he will be allowed to keep playing while his appeal is pending. some baseball fans in cicago say they chose the silent treatment last night. >> to keep going on that gives him attention. >> reporter: 12 other players were also disciplined but their suspensions only extended through 50 games. rodriguez will be 40 years old when he's able to return to baseball if his suspension holds. as the highest paid player in the sport, he could lose out on more than $30 million. rodriguez's suspension starts on thursday. the appeal process could take several months. now rodriguez at yesterday's news conference would not deny using performance-enhancing drugs. he said when the time is righ
handed down for allegedly using and pauses possessing performance-enhancing drugs and according to mlb commission bud selig interfering with the investigation. and before the game, rodriguez addressed the allegations. >> i'm fighting for my life. i have to defend myself, if i don't defend myself, no one else will. >> reporter: rodriguez will face his home team fans on friday. following would more games in chicago, he will be allowed to keep playing while his appeal is pending. some...
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i hate to defend him but the mlb has a process. should the mlb try to get a gag order? that might help everybody. he does have the right to appeal. as he does, we have this mess. >> others feel if the mlb used his authority to get him out of the game, it would be overreaching. >> that's a lot of the bad blood. it's about money. >> there's a lot of money riding on this, john king. thank you and thank you to brian costa as well. >> a-rod of not the only one getting hit by a ball on camera. a fox sports sideline reporter, paul oliver, she was getting socked in the face by a football in yesterday's preseason game. she was just preparing for a report when the pass knocked her in the head. she's okay, though, as can you see there. what a tough cookie. unbelievable. and the colts backup quarterback responsible for that apologized, gave her a big hug. he also tweeted at her that he owed her some flowers and i will definitely say they better be on their way. >> the so-called olympic blade runner, oscar pistorius, has now been formally invited in the death of his girl friend reev
i hate to defend him but the mlb has a process. should the mlb try to get a gag order? that might help everybody. he does have the right to appeal. as he does, we have this mess. >> others feel if the mlb used his authority to get him out of the game, it would be overreaching. >> that's a lot of the bad blood. it's about money. >> there's a lot of money riding on this, john king. thank you and thank you to brian costa as well. >> a-rod of not the only one getting hit by...
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sources say mlb told the yankees they will suspend rodriguez likely through the end of the 2014 season. the three time american league mvp will be allowed to play while appealing. rodriguez spoke about playing in tonight's game. >> can't wait to see my teammates. i feel like i can help us win. >> rodriguez is suspected of using performance enhancing drugs. he also obstructed mlb's investigation into the biogenesis clinic which is accused of providing the drugs. >> rodriguez is the highest paid player in professional baseball. could lose out on more than $30 million of pay. >> rodriguez is 38 years old. a suspension could end his career. >> this is a guy who could be 40 years old having two hip surgeries 6789 it's highly unlikely he could ever even think about playing again. >> 14 players face discipline. rodriguez is the most high profile and the athlete likely to receive the lengthy suspension. >> mlb is willing to shorten the suspension if he agrees not to appeal the decision. >> 5:39. airport evacuated. the scare that caused chaos. >> plus, a major blow to samsung. why they lost a b
sources say mlb told the yankees they will suspend rodriguez likely through the end of the 2014 season. the three time american league mvp will be allowed to play while appealing. rodriguez spoke about playing in tonight's game. >> can't wait to see my teammates. i feel like i can help us win. >> rodriguez is suspected of using performance enhancing drugs. he also obstructed mlb's investigation into the biogenesis clinic which is accused of providing the drugs. >> rodriguez is...
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does he care at all about the legacy of the mlb? is it really all about himself at the end of the day? >> i think it is. if you look at, you know, look in history and in recent history, roger clemens has done the same thing and said, look, i have never used steroids, even though there's significant evidence and witnesses that would say to the contrary. you know, alex rodriguez, like roger clemens, is sticking to his story. he's going to go to his grave saying he never used it. fact of the matter is, a lot of people have evidence against him. it seems pretty overwhelming. other players, at least in this recent boigenesis, have had the same type of evidence against them. they haven't even challenged it. seems pretty credible right now. it's really sad because if you look at the career of alex rodriguez when he came up with the seattle mariners when he was 18, so much promise. he was by far and away the best player in the game for a long, long time. he didn't need to use steroids. then one thing after another. i don't know if it was th
does he care at all about the legacy of the mlb? is it really all about himself at the end of the day? >> i think it is. if you look at, you know, look in history and in recent history, roger clemens has done the same thing and said, look, i have never used steroids, even though there's significant evidence and witnesses that would say to the contrary. you know, alex rodriguez, like roger clemens, is sticking to his story. he's going to go to his grave saying he never used it. fact of the...
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. >>> alex rodriguez may have avoided a lifetime ban, but the mlb's 211-game suspension has put the player's future in jeopardy. on monday, major league baseball suspended 13 players linked to the biogenesis performance enhancing drug investigation. the league made an example out of a-rod, sidelining him until the 2015 season. rodriguez's his ban is taking effect on august 8th, but he will appeal the suspension, which will allow him to play until a ruling takes place. as he hit the field for the first time this season, yeah, that's what he got. white sox fans saying, well, boo in so many different ways. before the game, rodriguez and the yankees manager joe girardi made it clear a-rod will stay on the roster while he fights for his baseball life. >> i have had two hip surgeries, i've had two knee surgeries, i'm fighting for my life. i have to defend myself. if i don't defend myself, no one else will. there's a process. i'm happy the process, in due time, hopefully, you know, whatever happens, happens. >> i'm joined by deputy sports editor and blogger at "the washington post." cindy, thanks f
. >>> alex rodriguez may have avoided a lifetime ban, but the mlb's 211-game suspension has put the player's future in jeopardy. on monday, major league baseball suspended 13 players linked to the biogenesis performance enhancing drug investigation. the league made an example out of a-rod, sidelining him until the 2015 season. rodriguez's his ban is taking effect on august 8th, but he will appeal the suspension, which will allow him to play until a ruling takes place. as he hit the...
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alex rodriguez may have avoided a lifetime ban, but the mlb's suspension has put the player's future in jeopardy. major league baseball suspended 13 players linked to the performance enhancing drug investigation. the league made an example. out of a-rod sidelining him until the 2015 season. rodriguez's ban is to take effect on august 8th, but he'll appeal the suspension which will allow him to play until a ruling takes place. so white sox fans greeted a-rod with relentless boos and in a news conference before the game, both rodriguez and the yankees manager made it clear that a-rod will stay on the roster while he fights for his baseball life. >> i have had two hip surgeries, two knee surgeries, i'm fight ing for my life. i have to defend myself. if i don't defend myself, no one else will. there's a process. i'm happy to process in due time. hopefully whatever happens happens, happens. >> let's get more on the suspensions. i'm joined by a sports writer for think progress. good morning, travis. thanks for being with us. >> thank you for having me. >> people have criticized the policy
alex rodriguez may have avoided a lifetime ban, but the mlb's suspension has put the player's future in jeopardy. major league baseball suspended 13 players linked to the performance enhancing drug investigation. the league made an example. out of a-rod sidelining him until the 2015 season. rodriguez's ban is to take effect on august 8th, but he'll appeal the suspension which will allow him to play until a ruling takes place. so white sox fans greeted a-rod with relentless boos and in a news...
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mlb extended his suspension because the league feels he obstructed their investigation. so he joins ryan braun as the biggest names and faces in this drug suspension. i'm surprised more players didn't appeal the suspension. it tells me the players union is on the same side of this issue as the league and the union is cooperating rather than blocking this drug clean up. >> interesting. thank you, fred. >>> witness es say a man under arrest in connection with a deadly rampage on a venice beach board walk was out looking for blood. surveillance video shows the man scanning the crowd, getting into his car and swerving and ramming into people on saturday. police say the driver, 38-year-old nathan campbell, from colorado, turned himself into police two hours later. >> there was no horn honking, nothing. he was just driving, doing like 35, 40 just running people over. >> right now they booked him on a murder charge. the further charges will come when they consult with the district attorney's office. >> an italian woman on her honeymoon was killed in the rampage. 15 others were
mlb extended his suspension because the league feels he obstructed their investigation. so he joins ryan braun as the biggest names and faces in this drug suspension. i'm surprised more players didn't appeal the suspension. it tells me the players union is on the same side of this issue as the league and the union is cooperating rather than blocking this drug clean up. >> interesting. thank you, fred. >>> witness es say a man under arrest in connection with a deadly rampage on a...
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that owner anthony bosch recently decide to do cooperate and provide detailed information from mlb as a way to avoid any legal action. 38-year-old rodriguez admitted to using them in the past but denied taking any after the 2003 season. he has never been suspended by the league for any drug violations and his attorney previously said he would fight any suspension or ban resulting from this investigation. rodriguez is down in florida rehabbing from his off season hip surgery. he has yet to abeer in a game this season. we will keep you updated. >>> thank you so much. >> a man holding three women captive will learn his fate today. a sentencing hearing is set for 9 this morning. although a plea bargain has taken the death penalty off the table it is likely he will spend the rest of his life behind bars. castro is set to speak at the hearing. victim michelle knight will also testify all of this as it is being revealed the girls kept diaries detailing the physical mental and sexual abuse they suffered. >> one soldier is in critical condition and 11 others after they are struck by lightening
that owner anthony bosch recently decide to do cooperate and provide detailed information from mlb as a way to avoid any legal action. 38-year-old rodriguez admitted to using them in the past but denied taking any after the 2003 season. he has never been suspended by the league for any drug violations and his attorney previously said he would fight any suspension or ban resulting from this investigation. rodriguez is down in florida rehabbing from his off season hip surgery. he has yet to abeer...
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now, the mlb is suspending rodriguez without pay for the remaining 211 games through the 2014 season amid allegations about his use of performance-enhancing drugs. earlier today before suiting up for the game against the white sox, rodriguez and the yankees held a press conference tachl. a take a look at what the embattled third baseman had to say. >> i'm not saying anything about mlb or anything that's going on. i'm saying this is a process, this is america, you have the opportunity to defend yourself, and i think the process, like all americans, will have the opportunity to defend ourselves in a due process, and i think that's what we'll have today and i'll have my day. >> the 38-year-old also vowed to repeal and fight the suspension, and with a repeal, he remains eligible to play until a decision is reached. he did admit a year ago that he used performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 to 2003, but he has repeatedly denied using them since then. fox's own adam hounsley. adam, what do you got? >> it's been quite a circus for alex rodriguez the last few months as mlb did their best to t
now, the mlb is suspending rodriguez without pay for the remaining 211 games through the 2014 season amid allegations about his use of performance-enhancing drugs. earlier today before suiting up for the game against the white sox, rodriguez and the yankees held a press conference tachl. a take a look at what the embattled third baseman had to say. >> i'm not saying anything about mlb or anything that's going on. i'm saying this is a process, this is america, you have the opportunity to...
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peter, yankees are extraordinarily focused to make it look like they stand with mlb on this. they're going by the letter of the law and everybody knows how much money they could stand to safe simply having as the post said, a-rod go away. >> that is the interesting part. $34 million he will be off the hook if he is suspend. hence a-rod is appealing his suspension. 12 other players got suspended. major league baseball and players union worked together to come to agreement on different suspensions. a-rod is not going down lightly on this he will fight this union came down shortly after the suspensions were announced and they will support alex rodriguez in his fight against baseball. what is most interesting, liz, tonight, alex rodriguez is making his first appearance as a yankee. and healthy and ready to go. he will play. there is 72-hour window he will appeal. he will be in the lineup against the white socks in chicago. that should make for a very interesting situation. liz: when he was playing with trenton a couple days ago, he hit a home run, everybody said, wow he is extrao
peter, yankees are extraordinarily focused to make it look like they stand with mlb on this. they're going by the letter of the law and everybody knows how much money they could stand to safe simply having as the post said, a-rod go away. >> that is the interesting part. $34 million he will be off the hook if he is suspend. hence a-rod is appealing his suspension. 12 other players got suspended. major league baseball and players union worked together to come to agreement on different...
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i think mlb did a terrific job with a four-month investigation. they got 13 guys to agree to these suspensions without one failed test, so that's pretty remarkable. >> all right, john. thank you. charlie, i don't think we've seen the end of the case again, a-rod. we'll see more on this. >>> and a deadly shooting rampage at a town meeting in northeast pennsylvania. a gunman barged in and began firing at random. jenn bernstein of our philadelphia station is at the scene in ross township in the poconos. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, charlie and norah. there were 18 people inside at least of the municipal building where it happened. we're told they were just wrapping up their monthly meeting when suddenly they found themselves under attack. the shots rang out shortly before 7:30 monday evening in ross township two hours north of philadelphia. >> at this time if you could just stand by with radio transmission we have active shooter in ross township. >> witnesses say a gunman shot through the walls out a municipal building there before bargin
i think mlb did a terrific job with a four-month investigation. they got 13 guys to agree to these suspensions without one failed test, so that's pretty remarkable. >> all right, john. thank you. charlie, i don't think we've seen the end of the case again, a-rod. we'll see more on this. >>> and a deadly shooting rampage at a town meeting in northeast pennsylvania. a gunman barged in and began firing at random. jenn bernstein of our philadelphia station is at the scene in ross...
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jay gray has more on the mlb announcement. >> reporter: we expect the announcement around noon. a-rod not the only player involved here. we expect 12 to 14 major leaguers will receive suspensions. most of those 50-game suspensions which will have them banned for the rest of the season. for a-rod it looks like more than 200 games, through the 2014 season, they say because of evidence that shows he used performance-enhancing drugs for at least three seasons and then tried to interfere with the investigation into biogenesis, that anti-aging clinic that is allegedly provided these major league players with the performance-enhancing drugs. a-rod has said he will continue to fight any suspension and that he will join the team in chicago and play tonight during an appeal. it looks like that, in fact, will be the case. it looks like major league baseball will allow him to play while he appeals this suspension. that appeal could take several months. that is the latest live here outside of a quiet yankee stadium as the mlb gets ready to break their silence on the suspensions, veronica, ba
jay gray has more on the mlb announcement. >> reporter: we expect the announcement around noon. a-rod not the only player involved here. we expect 12 to 14 major leaguers will receive suspensions. most of those 50-game suspensions which will have them banned for the rest of the season. for a-rod it looks like more than 200 games, through the 2014 season, they say because of evidence that shows he used performance-enhancing drugs for at least three seasons and then tried to interfere with...
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the names of suspected peds users is a violation of baseball's collective bargaining agreement so if mlb is able to tie him to the leak it would damage alex rodriguez's chances of winning the appeal of his suspension. >>> environmentalists are taking the city of san francisco to courted over a plan to put a soccer field made of artificial turf in golden gate park. kpix 5 reporter anne makovec joins us outside the courthouse on this turf war that's been going on for years. >> reporter: it's been vetted to the city -- to where the city has been happy with that. it's also been challenged and those challenges have been basically put off. but the challenge that is being explored in court today is whether or not the proposal has been properly vetted to enough extent. it's a popular soccer field next to the beach chalet in golden gate park popular because it's one of so few in the city but its far from ideal. it's full of holes and often closed. >> because the fields are comprised of grass and get such heavy play, there's only a certain amount of access allowed. >> reporter: so the city approve
the names of suspected peds users is a violation of baseball's collective bargaining agreement so if mlb is able to tie him to the leak it would damage alex rodriguez's chances of winning the appeal of his suspension. >>> environmentalists are taking the city of san francisco to courted over a plan to put a soccer field made of artificial turf in golden gate park. kpix 5 reporter anne makovec joins us outside the courthouse on this turf war that's been going on for years. >>...
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the mlb is expected to suspend yankees player alex rodriguez through 2014. but a-rod is scheduled to make his debut tonight in chicago. >>> this weekend in california, the name wiener meant something other than everyone's favorite new york mayoral candidate. 360 wiener dogs competing in the wiener dog race. this was the 18th year of the festival and the top 16 contenders will compete in the finals in san diego next month. the top wiener runner will compete in the national wiener dog championship. dylan, it's always fun to watch the owners. >> oh, yeah. they are just calling them. probably have meet in their pockets. i just can't believe they run so fast. >> you know how fast they go? about 15 miles an hour. >> little fun fact of the day. >> time now for a look ahead and a look back. san diego's mayor will begin an absence from his duties. he announced his plan after a series of women came afford, including staffers with accusations of sexual harassment. >>> on august 5th, 1962, marilyn monroe was found dead in her los angeles home. here's how nbc news report
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mlb claims it has evidence showing he not only juiced again but tried to hamper baseball's investigation. rodriguez has been rehabbing from hip surgery. his first game back was tonight. he singled at his first at bat. highs able to play until an arbitration hears his case and will cost $34 million so yes, he's motivated to fight it. >> i don't want to discuss that. i don't know what motivation is this for any this, i'm going going to respect process. i feel good we have an opportunity to do that. there is nothing about this has been easy. all has been challenging. weir here now. i'm a human being. i have had two hip surgeries two, knee surgeries and fighting for my life. very to defend myself f i don't defend myself, no one else will. >> the guy is an epic fraud. bartolo cologne was not suspended remember, serving a 50 game suspension last season. it turned out to be a great move because he's 14 and 3. now, outside a-rod biggest name on the list is nelson cruise with 76 rbies. he will sit 50 games but can play in the post season if rangers make it. cruz accepted their 50 game suspensions
mlb claims it has evidence showing he not only juiced again but tried to hamper baseball's investigation. rodriguez has been rehabbing from hip surgery. his first game back was tonight. he singled at his first at bat. highs able to play until an arbitration hears his case and will cost $34 million so yes, he's motivated to fight it. >> i don't want to discuss that. i don't know what motivation is this for any this, i'm going going to respect process. i feel good we have an opportunity to...
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association by no means was that softening there for the statement from michael weiner, the head of the mlb pa after the suspension was doled out where he said a-rod was not treated fairly. they think bud selig went out of his power here. they are going to fight for alex rodrigu rodriguez. >> i like bud selig. the first time the guy used drugs, he broke the rules. he got caught. then he said he wouldn't do it again. then he got caught doing it again. he tried to cover it up and now he's finally caught and appealing. why would you take his side? why would anybody take his side unless they were a union shop steward. >> in this case, that's the case. does anybody who's objective take his side? >> it's not a matter of taking rodriguez' side. he is due rights. he was not going to take the medicine that major league baseball was doling out, swallow it and in essence ending his career. you don't think he's coming out after being out of baseball for two years and say you know what, i'll take my $61 million and go home. in all due respect to bud selig and the owners, baseball profited during the yea
association by no means was that softening there for the statement from michael weiner, the head of the mlb pa after the suspension was doled out where he said a-rod was not treated fairly. they think bud selig went out of his power here. they are going to fight for alex rodrigu rodriguez. >> i like bud selig. the first time the guy used drugs, he broke the rules. he got caught. then he said he wouldn't do it again. then he got caught doing it again. he tried to cover it up and now he's...
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but if a-rod fights the suspension to next season, the mlb is threatening to ban him from the sport altogether. the investigation has turned up e-mails, text messages and other information that show rodriguez recruited athletes for the clinic. he then tried to buy incriminating evidence. >>> new dash cam video shows george zimmerman being pulled over for speeding in texas. he had a gun with him. it happened about 25 miles east of dallas. zimmerman told the officer he had a gun in his life compartment and that he was going, quote, nowhere in particular. the officer told zimmerman to slow down and released him with a warning. texas state law allows people to carry a gun in a vehicle as long as it is not in plain view. zimmerman's attorneys posted a tweet in response to the news saying they are working to protect his privacy. last month he was acquitted in the shooting death of trayvon martin. >>> at least a half dozen members of congress head to the white house today to voice their concerns about the government's massive surveillance program. this after a new bombshell from the nsa. nbc news cap
but if a-rod fights the suspension to next season, the mlb is threatening to ban him from the sport altogether. the investigation has turned up e-mails, text messages and other information that show rodriguez recruited athletes for the clinic. he then tried to buy incriminating evidence. >>> new dash cam video shows george zimmerman being pulled over for speeding in texas. he had a gun with him. it happened about 25 miles east of dallas. zimmerman told the officer he had a gun in his...
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. >> reporter: rodriguez's attorney says he'll fight any suspensions handed down by the mlb. before joining the yankees in 2004 alex rodriguez admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs while he was playing with the texas rangers between 2001 and 2003. anne-marie? >> thank you. marlie hall. >>> bottle services. the postal service looks add delivering booze to help its bottomline. >>> up next, a depraved kidnapper gets his punishment. we'll hear emotional testimony from one of his victims. this is the "cbs morning news." so do tire swings! this is our ocean spray cran-lemonade. it's good, old-fashioned lemonade. only better! whoa! [ splash! ] ocean spray cran-lemonade. a bold twist on an old favorite. so ditch the brown bag for something better. like our bacon ranch quesadillas or big mouth burger bites, served with soup or salad, and fries. starting at just 6 bucks, at chili's. whoever said and fetch is just a game,k never experienced the happiness of loving a pet. that's why, at petsmart, we go above and beyond. with hundreds of new products coming soon for a brand new sh
. >> reporter: rodriguez's attorney says he'll fight any suspensions handed down by the mlb. before joining the yankees in 2004 alex rodriguez admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs while he was playing with the texas rangers between 2001 and 2003. anne-marie? >> thank you. marlie hall. >>> bottle services. the postal service looks add delivering booze to help its bottomline. >>> up next, a depraved kidnapper gets his punishment. we'll hear emotional...
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mlb issued this statement. the minor league drug program covers all players at the club academies and the dominican republic and venezuela. we conducted over 2,000 tests in latin america last season. back in the dominican republic the current situation doesn't change the pride the players feel about the numerous players. >> translator: we'll keep loving on both players in spite of what has happened. >> rafael romo is here with us. this stuff's all over the place, widely available. >> the main problem is the lack of oversight in some of these countries. we're not trying to single out any particular country. the dominican republic has most of the foreign players to the major league. some can be sold over the counter. you can get them from a doctor. a contact was telling me even some of the situations used for injured horses, in essence, steroids, are used by some of these players. when you ask mlb they say no, we are very proactive about this. >> we talked to that writer yesterday and they said they're tl trying
mlb issued this statement. the minor league drug program covers all players at the club academies and the dominican republic and venezuela. we conducted over 2,000 tests in latin america last season. back in the dominican republic the current situation doesn't change the pride the players feel about the numerous players. >> translator: we'll keep loving on both players in spite of what has happened. >> rafael romo is here with us. this stuff's all over the place, widely available....
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according to the mlb, rodriguez not only abusd banned substances but also tried to destroy evidence once an investigation was under way. in typical achlt rod fashion, a-rod is placing the blame on everyone but a-rod. >> there's more than one party that benefits from me not ever stepping back on the field and that's not my teammates and it is not the yankee fans. when all this stuff is going on in the background and people are finding creative ways to cancel your contract and stuff like that, i think that's concerning. >> the man accused of cheefting claiming he's being cheated out of his $90 million contract. joining me today, washington bureau chief for buzz feed, john stanton, founder and president of the center for social inclusion, maya wiley. from sirius xm, chris "mad dog" ruse sew and benjamin wallace wells. "the happy hothead," something that could possibly be said about alex rodriguez. mad dog. how about arod trying to blame the yankees? >> who else is he going to blame? right? >> never himself. >> of course. when you ask a-rod well, did you use steroids, never get an answer. ye
according to the mlb, rodriguez not only abusd banned substances but also tried to destroy evidence once an investigation was under way. in typical achlt rod fashion, a-rod is placing the blame on everyone but a-rod. >> there's more than one party that benefits from me not ever stepping back on the field and that's not my teammates and it is not the yankee fans. when all this stuff is going on in the background and people are finding creative ways to cancel your contract and stuff like...
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i'm so into the sport, i can'tñ stand to see mlb players doing drugs. >> reporter: when the youngsters were just toddlers, lance williams co-wrote the expose, "game of shadows." williams says baseball's more on top of the situation now than it was then. he is now with the center for investigative reporting. >> the players were never punish at all. >> reporter: upon learning that players were linked to performance-enhancing drugs, we pursued evidence. >> we'll sit in front of an arbiter. and give our case. and that's as much as i feel comfortable telling you right now. >> reporter: williams says baseball needs its own investigative body. but that costs big money. as does better drug testing. >> foolproof testing is a possible thing. but nobody wants to put up the tens of millions of dollars that would be required. >> reporter: at at&t park tonight, i asked fans about the a-rod scandal. >> alex rodriguez is not a baseball player. >> reporter: what is he? >> he's a fraud. >> don't care about alex rodriguez giants over here. we're going to climb out of last place. >> reporter: you heard la
i'm so into the sport, i can'tñ stand to see mlb players doing drugs. >> reporter: when the youngsters were just toddlers, lance williams co-wrote the expose, "game of shadows." williams says baseball's more on top of the situation now than it was then. he is now with the center for investigative reporting. >> the players were never punish at all. >> reporter: upon learning that players were linked to performance-enhancing drugs, we pursued evidence. >> we'll...
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it claims he not only used peds but he tried to obstruct mlb's investigation. rodriguez's attorney gave a statement to "60 minutes" denying his client had anything to do with leaking braun and cervelli's names to the press. marlie hall for cbs news, new york. >> leaking the names to the press is a violation of baseball's collective bargaining agreement. if mlb is able to tie rodriguez to that leak, it would seriously damage his chances of winning the appeal of his suspension. >>> the on-again, off-again bay bridge september deadline is finally on but in order to get it open, the entire bridge has to close. the bridge will shut down at 8 p.m. august 28th and won't open until 5 a.m. on tuesday, september 3. kpix 5's anne makovec is showing us the closure that will make way for the opening of the new bay bridge. the countdown is on, anne. >> reporter: yeah. two weeks from today that span behind me will be closed so it can prepare for the big opening. we could be driving on it within 18 days if they get the work done earlier it could be on labor day itself. here's
it claims he not only used peds but he tried to obstruct mlb's investigation. rodriguez's attorney gave a statement to "60 minutes" denying his client had anything to do with leaking braun and cervelli's names to the press. marlie hall for cbs news, new york. >> leaking the names to the press is a violation of baseball's collective bargaining agreement. if mlb is able to tie rodriguez to that leak, it would seriously damage his chances of winning the appeal of his suspension....
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mlb claims it has evidence showing he not only juiced again but tried to hamper baseball's investigation. rodriguez has been rehabbing from hip surgery. his first game back was tonight. he singled at his first at bat. highs able to play until an arbitration hears his case and will cost $34 million so yes, he's motivated to fight it. >> i don't want to discuss that. i don't know what motivation is this for any this, i'm going going to respect process. i feel good we have an opportunity to do that. there is nothing about this has been easy. all has been challenging. weir here now. i'm a human being. i have had two hip surgeries two, knee surgeries and fighting for my life. very to defend myself f i don't defend myself, no one else will. >> the guy is an epic fraud. bartolo cologne was not suspended remember, serving a 50 game suspension last season. it turned out to be a great move because he's 14 and 3. now, outside a-rod biggest name on the list is nelson cruise with 76 rbies. he will sit 50 games but can play in the post season if rangers make it. cruz accepted their 50 game suspensions
mlb claims it has evidence showing he not only juiced again but tried to hamper baseball's investigation. rodriguez has been rehabbing from hip surgery. his first game back was tonight. he singled at his first at bat. highs able to play until an arbitration hears his case and will cost $34 million so yes, he's motivated to fight it. >> i don't want to discuss that. i don't know what motivation is this for any this, i'm going going to respect process. i feel good we have an opportunity to...
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take 50 games suspensions because he admitted he used steroids now he would be a two-time offender and mlb supposedly has evidence he tried to hamper their investigation raising the possibility of a lifetime ban. he's got around $80 million on the line here. it's unclear if he'll be allowed to return. 78 was the combined age of the starting pitchers in today's a's, blue jays game. the rubber match with a base hit. bounced into the stands. eric soguard comes home. later in the fifth brandon moss pop up to right i got it. i got it. i ain't got it. so highs scored so errors costly for j. jesse chavez surrendered two runs in the tenth. no moves by giants from a's. move prompted a lot of reaction is brian wilson signing with the dodgers. >> it's 29 teams out there, what am goiing to say? i'm not going play baseball? he's giving me another chance. >> yes i'm just grateful. >> giants trying to snap their own five-game ask exit in philly. huge night for brett hill. first inning scores pablo sand joe value and buster posey. next batter, nice start. single to center. two fbies with his family in to
take 50 games suspensions because he admitted he used steroids now he would be a two-time offender and mlb supposedly has evidence he tried to hamper their investigation raising the possibility of a lifetime ban. he's got around $80 million on the line here. it's unclear if he'll be allowed to return. 78 was the combined age of the starting pitchers in today's a's, blue jays game. the rubber match with a base hit. bounced into the stands. eric soguard comes home. later in the fifth brandon moss...
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as early as today, the mlb is suspected to suspend a-rod. he is scheduled to play in rehab games tonight and tomorrow. monday could be the new deadline here. >>> heavy rain causing major flooding in northern georgia. more than a half foot of rain fell. it forced firefighters to spend much of the day rescuing trapped residents in that area. bill karins, though, we talked about this earlier. georgia normally a place where you have some nice weather. a lot of sun. not a lot of water. >> usually they complain it's too hot and not enough water. they'll need it in many areas. we talked about fairbanks yesterday. 84 degrees. >> they did it? >> yes, they did. broke the record. 85 there actually. so very impressive. also 67 in anchorage. so it wasn't everywhere. interior alaska has been very high. juneau around 75. fairbanks yesterday, 31 80-plus degree days this summer. breaks the record. also 13th day 85 or above in fairbanks. that also breaks your record. >> what about today? >> 62 right now. interior alaska going up to 84 once again in fairbanks.
as early as today, the mlb is suspected to suspend a-rod. he is scheduled to play in rehab games tonight and tomorrow. monday could be the new deadline here. >>> heavy rain causing major flooding in northern georgia. more than a half foot of rain fell. it forced firefighters to spend much of the day rescuing trapped residents in that area. bill karins, though, we talked about this earlier. georgia normally a place where you have some nice weather. a lot of sun. not a lot of water....
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he says the letter from mlb is posturing. in order for it to be binding they'd have to send it to the players' association for approval and repeated requests from the yankees to give us some sort of a comment about all of this continuously went unanswered. >> i tell you what, you're asking the right questions. >> just not getting the right answers at this point. >> they're not getting any answer. >> whose answer do you want, the yankees, mlb, a-rod, because everybody's got competing interests. that's the problem. >> you know what this basically comes down to, we talk about this waiver, not a waiver. two points. it comes down to did a-rod use performance-enhancing drugs and the second point is, was major league baseball and the yankees so scrub set they were paying him so much money and he wasn't playing well, they were trying to do anything to get him off the field. >> the whole back and forth does not go well. get back to the game, get it right and do it right. >> good point. >> good point. >> important interview. we'll be o
he says the letter from mlb is posturing. in order for it to be binding they'd have to send it to the players' association for approval and repeated requests from the yankees to give us some sort of a comment about all of this continuously went unanswered. >> i tell you what, you're asking the right questions. >> just not getting the right answers at this point. >> they're not getting any answer. >> whose answer do you want, the yankees, mlb, a-rod, because everybody's...
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sources close to the case say he also obstructed mlb's investigation into the biogenesis clinic accused of providing the drug. rodriguez is the highest paid player in professional baseball. if the suspension holds, he could lose out on more than $30 million in pay from the yankees. >> rodriguez is 38 years old. a suspension until the 2015 season could end his career. >> this is a guy who would then be 40 years old. having had two hip surgeries. so it is highly unlikely that he could ever even think about playing again. >> 14 players face discipline. but rodriguez is by far the most high profile and the athlete likely to receive the lengthiest suspension. teresa duncan, cbs news, new york. >>> major league baseball is reportedly willing to shorten rodriguez's suspension if he agrees not to appeal the decision. >>> bodies were scattering. bodies were flying in the air. people were screaming. >> surveillance cameras caught a car driving into a crowd of beach fans in southern california. why witnesses say it looks like the driver did it on purpose. >> and the 4-year-old gets re- elected as
sources close to the case say he also obstructed mlb's investigation into the biogenesis clinic accused of providing the drug. rodriguez is the highest paid player in professional baseball. if the suspension holds, he could lose out on more than $30 million in pay from the yankees. >> rodriguez is 38 years old. a suspension until the 2015 season could end his career. >> this is a guy who would then be 40 years old. having had two hip surgeries. so it is highly unlikely that he could...
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. >> when you said you were disappointed in the penalty that mlb imposed but you didn't deny the charges. do you deny that you used p.e.d.s? >> we'll have a form to discuss all of that and we'll talk about it then. >> alex, do you feel that this is a witch hunt by major league baseball? >> a what? >> a witch hunt. >> i don't want to discuss that. i don't know what the motivation is for any of this. but i'm going to respect the process. i feel good that we have an opportunity to do that in the right platform. and we're going to state our case. >> what are the likelihoods that during the process of the appeal and you see the evidence that major league baseball may have against you, that you would drop that appeal and go on as life goes on? >> i'm sorry, repeat the first part of that question. >> what are the chances that during the appeal, you see the evidence that major league baseball has against you, they have to show you that, is it likely that you would back away from the appeal and go on and take the punishment? >> if i'm understanding your question properly, we've seen everything. a
. >> when you said you were disappointed in the penalty that mlb imposed but you didn't deny the charges. do you deny that you used p.e.d.s? >> we'll have a form to discuss all of that and we'll talk about it then. >> alex, do you feel that this is a witch hunt by major league baseball? >> a what? >> a witch hunt. >> i don't want to discuss that. i don't know what the motivation is for any of this. but i'm going to respect the process. i feel good that we...
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baseball suspended super star alex rodriguez for more than 200 games, it's the longest suspension in mlb history. >>> why the penalty for rodriguez is so much stronger than the others. >> the odd thing about it, guess who's in the starting line up? alex rodriguez, he's going to appeal the suspension, but it probably will go in effect after thursday. yes, he's a repeat offender, and for that, he'll not play baseball at the very least, until after next season. a-rod has been in denial about the whole thing, and he was less than apologetic when he met the media earlier today in new york. >> i am sure there's been mistakes made along the way, we're here now, i'm a human being, i've hath had two hip surgeries, knee surgeries, i'm fighting for my life, i have to defend myself. if i don't, no one else will. >> i'm not going to give him advice on how to handle it, that's not my position. i do need him to be focused when he's out there, and if there's distractions getting n i will talk to him. >> there's a total of 13 players, and of course, alex rodriguez is the headline act of those suspended,
baseball suspended super star alex rodriguez for more than 200 games, it's the longest suspension in mlb history. >>> why the penalty for rodriguez is so much stronger than the others. >> the odd thing about it, guess who's in the starting line up? alex rodriguez, he's going to appeal the suspension, but it probably will go in effect after thursday. yes, he's a repeat offender, and for that, he'll not play baseball at the very least, until after next season. a-rod has been in...
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take 50 games suspensions because he admitted he used steroids now he would be a two-time offender and mlb supposedly has evidence he tried to hamper their investigation raising the possibility of a lifetime ban. he's got around $80 million on the line here. it's unclear if he'll be allowed to return. 78 was the combined age of the starting pitchers in today's a's, blue jays game. the rubber match up jed laurie with a base hit. bounced into the stands. eric soguard comes home. later in the fifth brandon moss pop up to right i got it. i got it. i ain't got it. so highs scored so errors costly for j. jesse chavez surrendered two runs in the tenth. no moves by giants from a's. move prompted a lot of reaction is brian wilson signing with the dodgers. >> it's 29 teams out there, what am goiing to say? i'm not going play baseball? he's giving me another chance. >> yes i'm just grateful. >> giants trying to snap their own five-game ask exit in philly. huge night for brett hill. first inning scores pablo sand joe value and buster posey. next batter, nice start. single to center. two fbies with his
take 50 games suspensions because he admitted he used steroids now he would be a two-time offender and mlb supposedly has evidence he tried to hamper their investigation raising the possibility of a lifetime ban. he's got around $80 million on the line here. it's unclear if he'll be allowed to return. 78 was the combined age of the starting pitchers in today's a's, blue jays game. the rubber match up jed laurie with a base hit. bounced into the stands. eric soguard comes home. later in the...
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the question being -- mlb ban -- is this the end of a-rod's career? it should be the end of his career. he was a role model to many, bad note to end on. paul said -- it should but the owners had to had had have known and should be punished as well. take the money and run or hobble and take the money. >>> so mud flying at the farm. time now for the poly-sidebar. first public meeting over the weekend between mitch mcconnell and -- >> i want to say how nice it is to see jerry lundgren back in the game. he's taking orders on the obama campaign on how to run his daughter's campaign. >> if senator mcconnell had his way his version of kentucky health care for our seniors, grandmother, would be to walk it off. let's just tell it like it is. if the doctors told senator mcconnell that he had a kidney stone, he'd refuse to pass it! >> i think she won with the best zinger there. >>> today is day one of therapy for san diego mayor bob filner. a tenth woman came forward over the weekend to accuse him of sexual harassment. >>> have you heard? anthony wiener announce
the question being -- mlb ban -- is this the end of a-rod's career? it should be the end of his career. he was a role model to many, bad note to end on. paul said -- it should but the owners had to had had have known and should be punished as well. take the money and run or hobble and take the money. >>> so mud flying at the farm. time now for the poly-sidebar. first public meeting over the weekend between mitch mcconnell and -- >> i want to say how nice it is to see jerry...
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we know that mlb believes there were major violations transgressions by alex rodriguez in 2010 2011 2012. that's the bulk of the case. they also believe he impeded part of the investigation. that could be part no question about it. as far as what percentage of the 211 games he got, i couldn't tell you that. >> you think he doesn't get the full 211 in the end? >> he's going to get close to 211 or 211 in the end. the claim seems to be he's just one of the group, which seems to mean maybe he should get 50, 65 something like that. but i wouldn't be stunned if it came out something less than 211 but i think it will be pretty close. these are major transgressions and the fact that they believe he impeded the investigation. that doesn't help much either. >> jon heyman thank you very much. thank you. >>> one of the most challenged fires is near sun valley, idaho. dry winds are fuelling that fire. 6,000 have had to flee to safety. >> another day of heavy rain for the already saturated southeast. and the national weather service is keeping an eye on the storm that's surfaced. and let's get more fr
we know that mlb believes there were major violations transgressions by alex rodriguez in 2010 2011 2012. that's the bulk of the case. they also believe he impeded part of the investigation. that could be part no question about it. as far as what percentage of the 211 games he got, i couldn't tell you that. >> you think he doesn't get the full 211 in the end? >> he's going to get close to 211 or 211 in the end. the claim seems to be he's just one of the group, which seems to mean...
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mlb source tells him there will be a release and no presser. it looks like they are leaning to a couple of releases and a lot of speculation that a rod will be suspended from this year and the entirity of 2014. and the commissioner could ban him for life under the collective bargaining agreement. it could be a major stand off here and we await the major developments. >> this is a shocking scene in california. a power plant implosion goes terribly wrong. and hundreds of people had gathered in bakersville to watch the demolition and flying snap nel injured some. >> they would implode this thing and a huge crowd gathered to see it and people were camping out overnight to make sure they had front row seats and they set up a security perimeter around the plant and the fire department pushed it back further to be safe. it was not far enough. and remember, in an implosion, things are supposed to fall in and listen to the implosion and watch the shrapnel fly. looking at the shrapnel. it is difficult to see. the people are a thousand feet away. see it s
mlb source tells him there will be a release and no presser. it looks like they are leaning to a couple of releases and a lot of speculation that a rod will be suspended from this year and the entirity of 2014. and the commissioner could ban him for life under the collective bargaining agreement. it could be a major stand off here and we await the major developments. >> this is a shocking scene in california. a power plant implosion goes terribly wrong. and hundreds of people had gathered...
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his salary for next year, 2014, which mlb is suspending him for the full year. he'll fight that. that salary is $25 million. if you look at the totality of this deal, this is the highest paid player in baseball. ten-year, $275 million contract. still left on that, $86 million is still left on that deal. let's say that he -- if he does indeed get suspended and doesn't play through next season, comes back in 2015, plays through 2017, his contract, still could make $61 million after this suspension is over, brooke. so this is very, very big money that we're talking about here. and he's fighting for reputation. but it's also about money. >> yeah. his legacy, and it is quite a chunk of change, as you pointed out. poppy harlow, thank you. 2$275 million that he signed in 2007. sunny hostin, i'm thinking legally here, here he is, a-rod saying yes, i did it, so on what grounds does he have to appeal? >> yeah, i think it's going to be very difficult. definitely the appeal is mandated. this is not going to go to a court. it's going to go to an arbitrator. and it's going to go into arbitrati
his salary for next year, 2014, which mlb is suspending him for the full year. he'll fight that. that salary is $25 million. if you look at the totality of this deal, this is the highest paid player in baseball. ten-year, $275 million contract. still left on that, $86 million is still left on that deal. let's say that he -- if he does indeed get suspended and doesn't play through next season, comes back in 2015, plays through 2017, his contract, still could make $61 million after this...
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and mlb says it has evidence rodriguez used peds allegedly provided by biogenesis. >> what can you tell us about what relationship, if any, that rodriguez had with biogenesis? >> clearly -- again, there are certain things we can't get into. but clearly there was a relationship. the fact is-46. >> what kind of relationship? >> cutting relationship. >> reporter: he says he cannot go i don't understand what a consulting relationship exactly means. jason carroll, new york. >>> still to come, new claims princess diana may have been murdered. her personal xlchef is "outfron to abc our questions. plus the world's most famous nerd gets hacked. and what does a $27 million car look like? this man is about to be the millionth customer. would you mind if i go ahead of you? instead we had someone go ahead of him and win fifty thousand dollars. congratulations you are our one millionth customer. nobody likes to miss out. that's why ally treats all their customers the same. whether you're the first or the millionth. if your bank doesn't think you're special anymore, you need an ally. ally bank. your m
and mlb says it has evidence rodriguez used peds allegedly provided by biogenesis. >> what can you tell us about what relationship, if any, that rodriguez had with biogenesis? >> clearly -- again, there are certain things we can't get into. but clearly there was a relationship. the fact is-46. >> what kind of relationship? >> cutting relationship. >> reporter: he says he cannot go i don't understand what a consulting relationship exactly means. jason carroll, new...
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and mlb says it has evidence rodriguez used peds allegedly provided by biogenesis. >> what can you tell us about what relationship, if any, that rodriguez had with biogenesis? >> clearly -- again, there are certain things we can't get into. but clearly there was a relationship. the fact is -- >> what kind of relationship? >> cutting relationship. >> reporter: he says he cannot go i don't understand what a consulting relationship exactly means. jason carroll, new york. >>> still to come, new claims princess diana may have been murdered. her personal chef is "outfront" to abc our questions. plus the world's most famous nerd gets hacked. and what does a $27 million car look like? hero: if you had a chance to go anywhere in the world, but you had to leave right now, would you go? man: 'oh i can't go tonight' woman: 'i can't.' hero : that's what expedia asked me. host: book the flight but you have to go right now. hero: (laughs) and i just go? this is for real right? this is for real? i always said one day i'd go to china, just never thought it'd be today. anncr: we're giving away a trip eve
and mlb says it has evidence rodriguez used peds allegedly provided by biogenesis. >> what can you tell us about what relationship, if any, that rodriguez had with biogenesis? >> clearly -- again, there are certain things we can't get into. but clearly there was a relationship. the fact is -- >> what kind of relationship? >> cutting relationship. >> reporter: he says he cannot go i don't understand what a consulting relationship exactly means. jason carroll, new...
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press conference a couple years ago, remember, he admitted to using drugs, he probably cut a deal with mlb, said he would never do it again, and ended up on this list, and now he is snitching everyone else out. he feels it is unfair to him. >> is that a political leader? >> i have a question for eric, though. wait, he gets suspended but gets to play? >> because he is appealing the suspension. >> like lois lerner on administrative leave. >> say it happened to mark mcgwire. do you think he should have kept those 72 home runs? >> this is bud selig's fault. he after the strike, no one wanted to watch baseball, he let them all juice, they were all firing them out of the stadium. i am a terrible baseball player, but he let this go on because people were interested in the game. you had all of them hitting it out of the park, he loved it, didn't do anything about it. allowed that a-rod press conference to go on, now we're supposed to believe he is serious? >> you know whose real fault it is? president obama! this is his way of undermining the american past time with the assistance of oprah winfrey
press conference a couple years ago, remember, he admitted to using drugs, he probably cut a deal with mlb, said he would never do it again, and ended up on this list, and now he is snitching everyone else out. he feels it is unfair to him. >> is that a political leader? >> i have a question for eric, though. wait, he gets suspended but gets to play? >> because he is appealing the suspension. >> like lois lerner on administrative leave. >> say it happened to mark...
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mlb says he violated the basic agreement. a-rod is of course accused of using performance-enhancing drugs oz peds and trying to obstruct the investigation of the biogenesis firm where he supposedly got them. at a pregame press conference, he told us how hard his life is. his incredibly comfortable drefnled in wealth difficult life but he did not deny using peds. >> for the last seven months, has been a nightmare. >> like i said, i think we'll have a chance to discuss all of that and we'll talk about it then. >> john: once he got up to bat, the fans this chicago let him know their verdict. >> alex rodriguez. [crowd booing] >> john: our next guest says though we may be missing part of the story. very important part. dave zirin joins us from d.c., the sports editor for "the nation," he's also the author of "game over" has politics has turned the sports world upside down. mr. zirin, welcome back. >> great to be here, john. >> john: thank you so much. you've said there is a real hypocrisy surrounding baseball. can you explain that
mlb says he violated the basic agreement. a-rod is of course accused of using performance-enhancing drugs oz peds and trying to obstruct the investigation of the biogenesis firm where he supposedly got them. at a pregame press conference, he told us how hard his life is. his incredibly comfortable drefnled in wealth difficult life but he did not deny using peds. >> for the last seven months, has been a nightmare. >> like i said, i think we'll have a chance to discuss all of that and...